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In this Hanukkah manual for the contemporary Jewish family, holiday history, rituals, activities, songs, and recipes provide tools for creating meaningful family moments in the light of the menorah. The book includes brief reflections to read aloud before reciting the candle-lighting blessings on each of the eight nights of Hanukkah.
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"Jules offers readers a compendium of information detailing the celebration of Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday with historic rather than biblical origins. She provides traditional candle blessings (in English and Hebrew); original poems and short reflections about each of the holiday's eight nights; an overview of the history surrounding this celebration's origins; questions and answers about contempor
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"This beautifully illustrated handbook about Hanukkah, its rituals, and its historical origins is ostensibly for the picture book audience but can be enjoyed by the entire family. As expected, the story of the Maccabees, the miracle of the oil, and the blessings are all included."
Jewish Book Council
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